TotallynottheCCP t1_j5n6bzv wrote on January 24, 2023 at 4:31 AM

Reply to comment by KerPop42 in Beautiful data, graphics, and analysis on the ever-increasing size of the American pickup truck. by cptspinach85

Truth be told, I'd prefer a smaller truck. Like a Maverick size, but with a shorter cab and longer box. And RWD. And a V8. But since nobody makes such a thing, I have to settle for what I have.

Yes, a minivan could probably haul MOST of whatever I'd ever need to haul in my truck, but minivans are FWD and uh....don't look as good as an F-150. Now, vans DO exist that have RWD and lots of cargo space, but they're not any smaller than my truck nor do they look as good.

If a guy could get a RWD, 350hp+ V8, midsized SUV/CUV with 8 full feet of length behind the front seats and a nice flat load floor with rear seats folded down that also looked good, all for a reasonable price, I'd be all over it.

Edit: As it turns out, the new Ford Explorer actually is RWD AND it seems to be able to fit a full sheet of plywood behind the front seats. And it can be had in either 365hp or 400hp forms. It's just not a V8:( Very impressive nevertheless.

FuzzyBucks t1_j5pflt3 wrote on January 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM

why do you care about a V8? if power and torque are sufficient, why does engine volume matter?

TotallynottheCCP t1_j5rbvoh wrote on January 25, 2023 at 12:40 AM

V8 indicates a configuration, not displacement/volume. And to answer your question, it's the sound of a V8 that I crave. Even if it's smaller and maybe less powerful.

FuzzyBucks t1_j5s0amh wrote on January 25, 2023 at 3:40 AM

Yes, you right about V8. They also do tend to have greater displacement than engines with fewer cylinders.

I can't say I value the engine note that much. Certainly not enough to outweigh a difference in efficiency, power, or price. I'd be perfectly happy with something like a Subaru boxer engine.